Going is soft for Newmarket’s Cesarewitch card on Saturday as rain eases off
Weather Update for Newmarket’s Cesarewitch Card
The highly anticipated Cesarewitch card at Newmarket is set to unfold on a soft ground due to recent rainfall. Despite significant showers on Friday evening, the weather has taken a turn for the better just in time for the horse races.
The Prestigious Races on Cesarewitch Card
The Cesarewitch Handicap, boasting a grand prize of £200,000, is a key highlight of this exciting card. Another prestigious race to look forward to is the Group 1 Native Trail’s Dewhurst Stakes, led by the undefeated City Of Troy.
Optimism Amidst Possible Showers
While intermittent showers remain a possibility, the forecast is generally favorable after nearly 48 hours of dry weather. Clerk of the course, Michael Prosser, is optimistic about the track conditions and commends its ability to handle the rain effectively.
Ground Conditions at Chepstow’s Jump Season Opener
Over at Chepstow, the ground is also soft, marking the second day of their opening meeting for the jump season. Rainfall during yesterday’s racing resulted in a shift from good to soft ground, affecting the hurdles course.
Impact on Race Participants
The change in ground conditions at Chepstow has led to a number of non-runners, with the ground being a deciding factor for their absence in the races.
Notable Non-Runners
Here are the notable non-runners for the day, affected by the ground conditions at both Newmarket and Chepstow:
Newmarket:
- 2:40 Race: Aztec Empire
- 3:15 Race: Meribella
- 4:25 Race: Watcha Matey, Strong Request, City House, Action Plan
Chepstow:
- 1:55 Race: Liari, Whispering Royal
- 2:30 Race: Threeunderthrufive, Courtland, Certainly Red, Brief Times, Switch Hitter, Hidden Heroics, Manothepeople
- 3:10 Race: Bourbali
- 3:40 Race: Flic Ou Voyou, Our Jet
- 4:15 Race: Lallygag, Boombawn, Galahad Threepwood
- 4:50 Race: Afadil, Chaos Control, Planet Legend
- 5:22 Race: Don Occhetti, Albie Littlewood
York:
- 1:15 Race: Almarada Prince, Sketch
- 1:50 Race: Game Management
- 3:05 Race: Nabilov, Winston’s Tipple
- 3:35 Race: Believe In Stars
- 4:10 Race: Glasses Up
- 4:45 Race: Cap Francais
